New EU Cookie Law for Websites

Last May a law was passed stating that all websites have to declare their use of cookies and do so publicly and ensure visitors acknowledge and agree with them to continue browsing the website. If you or your business are within the EU, you have until the 26th May 2012 to implement a solution on your website.

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer by a website you visit, which it then also retrieves when you return to the site using the same browser. It can contain any text based information, but it cannot be used to spread viruses or other malicious software.

What does it all mean? 

In reality this law has been put into place like many other recent laws to protect the sharing of personal data. Although cookies do not hold any information that can be directly linked to an individual, they still do hold information about a user and their activities and do so by placing files on an individual’s computer for a period of time.

Some will go by being unaware of the law until it’s too late, whilst others will ‘wing it’ in the hope that they won’t get caught. Both are highly risky and can lead to an expensive conclusion. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) are responsible for enforcing this law and any business that is seen not to comply may receive a warning as to the use of the Information Commissioner’s future powers, which could potentially be a fine of up to £500,000.

Although it is highly unlikely that you be fined this much, it is the law and being fully compliant should be seen like an insurance policy relieving any doubt in your mind about whether your going to be contacted by the ICO. By being compliant you will have that peace of mind and it will mean there will be one less thing for you to worry about. Who needs the hassle?

How we can help?

MCS Technologies Ltd can supply a solution that will ensure your website is fully compliant with the new cookie law that came into force on the 26th May. We are offering a FREE audit of your website to determine if your website needs a solution and what is required for your website to comply. If from this your website is deemed to be non compliant we can offer a quick and low-cost solution specifically for your website from a one off cost .

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more about this service and how we can help then please , call as on +44 207 0962069 or email annmaryjoseph@mcstech.co.uk, Visit as at : http://mcstech.co.uk, or in Facebook 

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